Antihistamine for skin allergy

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Avatar n tn It sounds like the antihistamine may be drying your skin or possibly you have allergy skin. You may have a food allergy contributing to your allergies. You could try eliminating common offenders, such as milk, soy, wheat, citrus, etc.
Avatar n tn Can i do a allergy skin ***** test while actively suffering from a allergy. Would i get the correct results?
Avatar m tn I have seen a new allergy doctor recently. 48 hours ago, I went for a visit for allergy skin testing. They performed the skin ***** test on my forearms then proceeded to do intradermal skin testing. I was allergic to all intradermal tests except dogs. This is not the first time I've had skin testing done so this was what I expected. I have attempted to google delayed reactions and intradermal skin test but not results.
Avatar f tn They had given me a steroid shot and steroid pills to continue taking for about 8-10 days. Along with a antihistamine. They worked and rash was cleared up. The same rash appeared about 2 weeks later again i went to the doctor and they did the same routine (steroid and antihistamine). Cleared up again. Now 2 weeks later the same rash is back but not as severe. This time there is redness in my face as well.
Avatar f tn I just went to the Dr today cuz I had the same problem..the Dr said it was just an allergy rash and to take benadryl and use a over the counter antihistamine?? it's kinda helping but I'd ask your Dr just in case it's something else??
Avatar n tn It can be even easier than that. You could alway ask your doc to try free samples of Nasal Sprays for rhinitis, sinusitis. If it works than you know what it is. Then you need to figure out why it happens like if it is allergy or sinusitis and treat it more specifically if you want to. Once way to rule in allergy is antihistamine like Benedryl. If you take an antihistamine and it stops it's more likely rhinitis.
Avatar f tn The allergy shots can give added relief without the use of medications. Currently there are no reliable allergy shots for food allergies. The only treatment for food allergy at this time is avoidance of the offending food. It is unlikely that the Frontline is causing an allergic reaction since you placed it on your dog 2 weeks ago. If allergic to Frontline the symptoms would have been apparent within 4 days, and usually the symptoms occur within minutes to hours.
Avatar m tn Which exact medicine helps you? Red lines appear where have you scrathed the skin? It sounds like "physical" or "cholinergic urticaria". This is a type of allergy triggered by one or more of the following *physical* stimuli: pressing on the skin or scratching, heat, hot shower or intense stream of water during showering, change in temperature, vibration, friction of clothes, etc.
Avatar f tn It could be flea bites. Or it could be contact dermatitis (skin allergy) caused by a product change. Changing hair products, soap and laundry detergent or perfume could all cause a skin allergy.
Avatar n tn Hi. I am actually a teenager who suspect that I have skin allergy. Whenever I am exposed to cold weather or cold water, my skin will become red and I could feel a burning sensation. Sometimes, my skin will also become itchy and swelling occurs. Also, I have fainted after swimming in a cold water environment. Not only that, I feel that I am going to faint even if I exercise in a warm environment (i.e jogging on the treadmill). At first, I thought that my low-blood pressure causes it.
Avatar f tn I have been having like spots that are very itchy. The skin around them is red and the itch is intense. They are different size and the biggest is about 2 cm wide. They started to appear on the legs then the forearms, the elbows and now on my back. I have them on the same part of the body. Meaning I have some on the inside of my left and right calves for example. Same on the outside of my left and right thighs. After a hot bath they weep.
Avatar m tn I remember changing his food about 2 years ago to a natural choice brand from Hills brand. He has a small like stinky feet that only I can smell. Goes away with a bath. Tried many shampoos and skin treatments but no luck. After I take antihistamine I can't smell my dog for a while. So it's with out a doubt an allergy. Triggers my asthma bad too. Once he had fleas and that set off my allergies terrible. It's my allergy is from his skin I think. Won't give away, too attached.
Avatar m tn You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and also apply steroid cream on the rash. If still the symptoms do not improve then please get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
Avatar m tn Yet my skin swells up 4+ for these specific items. Does this make sense at all? No antihistamine in me for all testing. Could this be a mistake in the lab or can this happen. I see it more so with food allergies. This is unrelated to any other questions I have asked. Can all tests be correct?
Avatar n tn It might be worth a try to take an antihistamine, as it does sound kinda like an allergy, but it's very hard to say for sure what the cause is. It's important to figure out what the cause is before you treat the condition- I'd recommend getting an appointment with your doctor to have them take a look at it and determine the cause. Let us know how you are doing!
Avatar m tn Thanx for your guidance. I actually want to know if vaccination from NIH provides permanent cure to pollen allergy? I am confused because some people say that vaccination from NIH do not completely eradicate allergy but it appears some way or the other in different form such as skin or any other form of allergy.
Avatar f tn I would recommend you see your primary care physician for prescription allergy medication like a nasal steroid spray or an antihistamine by mouth. If medical treatment does not work, you might want to see an allergist or an ENT who does allergy testing for further treatment.